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You will, however, have to interact with a human at the register if you want to pay with cash; the kiosks accept mobile payment options from Apple and Google, and debit or credit cards. San Francisco Bay Area consumers can also try Google's Hands Free option.

For those times when it's easier not to leave the car at all, McDonald's is testing drive-thru smart menu boards that change throughout the day to show the most timely and relevant deals and items.

For a full look at these changes, check out McDonald's 360-degree virtual reality experience below. Alternatively, find a McDonald's featuring the upgrades local to you and go check them out for yourself.

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